32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel
NOTE:
Wheel/chassis alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove airbag unit
Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.
Secure volute spring cassette with adhesive tape against twisting.
Installation:
Make sure connecting lead(s) is/are correctly laid.
Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ . See 33 STEERING WHEEL .
Installation:
Align sport steering wheel using grooved toothing (1) to steering column and attach.
Replacement:
- Remove retaining plate for multifunction steering wheel switch . See 61 31 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (FROM 03/2007) .
- Version with Sequential Manual Gearbox/Transmission:
- Remove shift paddles .
- Version with Lane Departure Warning: Remove Lane Departure Warning motor electronics (sport steering wheel) or Lane Departure Warning motor electronics (standard steering wheel) .